Dog found with zip ties around mouth, neck in Malibu wilderness

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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) - An investigation is underway after a dog was found in a remote area of Malibu Creek Canyon with zip ties over its muzzle and neck.

The dog was discovered by a pair of rock climbers last Wednesday evening, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.

One of the rock climbers that found the dog told Nexstar's KTLA in an email that they were able to gain the dog's trust long enough to remove the zip tie from its mouth. The dog warmed up to them after having its mouth freed.

"He is such a sweet dog," he said. "He allowed my friend and I to pet him and he gently ate our food out of our hands."